Blanket for Newborns and Infants

ABSTRACT

The present invention is a blanket for newborns and infants that includes an outer cover, a first bumper, a second bumper, and a third bumper. The outer cover has a top sheet and a bottom sheet. The top sheet is sewn to the bottom sheet. The first bumper, the second bumper, and the third bumper have a plurality of panels joined to form a tubular bag sized to house an amount of a filler material therein. The filler material is charged into the tubular bag. The tubular bag is securely closed after the tubular bag is filled with the filler material such that the filler material remains within the tubular bag during use. The first bumper and the second bumper are secured respectively to two opposite sides of the outer cover. The first bumper and the second bumper are in spaced parallel relationship so as to provide a centrally disposed confinement area on the outer cover. The third bumper positioned between the first bumper and the second bumper is secured to the outer cover.

TECHNICAL FIELD & BACKGROUND

The present invention generally related to a blanket for newborns and infants, and in particular, to an improved blanket for newborns and infants.

It is well known that babies require special care and attention. Most parents keep their babies by placing a normal blanket over the body of the babies. However, since the babies move around, such normal blanket has a tendency to be pushed off the babies. Sometimes such normal blanket inadvertently pushed up over the head of the babies. This would usually cause babies difficulty in breathing if their faces are smothered by fabric or mattress they are lying on. They also become distressed and uncomfortable. Moreover, babies are born with startle reflexes in which babies automatically react to a loud noise or the sensation of falling. Such reflex causes the baby to be startled and flail their arms and/or legs. When this happens, the babies have a high tendency to wake up and start crying.

Therefore, it would be desirable to provide an improved blanket for newborns and infants that not only could prevent the babies from removing the blanket or positioning the blanket over their mouth or head, but also could help counteract the babies' startle allowing the baby to remain poised and get sufficient sleep.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is directed to a blanket for newborns and infants that overcomes the above-mentioned disadvantages of the prior art.

In one aspect, the present invention provides a blanket for newborns and infants having an inner cover, an outer cover, a closable aperture, a first bumper, a second bumper, and a third bumper. The inner cover has a top sheet and a bottom sheet. The top sheet is sewn to the bottom sheet. The outer cover has a top sheet and a bottom sheet. The top sheet is sewn to the bottom sheet to form an interior compartment sized to house the inner cover therein. The closable aperture extends from the top sheet to the interior compartment. The aperture is sized to receive the inner cover therein. The first bumper has a plurality of panels joined to form a tubular bag sized to house an amount of a filler material therein. The filler material is charged into the tubular bag. The tubular bag is securely closed after the tubular bag is filled with the filler material such that the filler material remains within the tubular bag during use. The second bumper has a plurality of panels joined to form a tubular bag sized to house an amount of the filler material therein. The filler material is charged into the tubular bag. The tubular bag is securely closed after the tubular bag is filled with the filler material such that the filler material remains within the tubular bag during use. The third bumper has a plurality of panels joined to form a tubular bag sized to house an amount of the filler material therein. The filler material is charged into the tubular bag. The tubular bag is securely closed after the tubular bag is filled with the filler material such that the filler material remains within the tubular bag during use. The first bumper and the second bumper are secured respectively to two opposite sides of the outer cover. The first bumper and the second bumper are in spaced parallel relationship so as to provide a centrally disposed confinement area on the outer cover. The third bumper positioned between the first bumper and the second bumper is secured to the outer cover.

In another aspect, the present invention provides a blanket for newborns and infants having an inner cover, an outer cover, a first bumper, a second bumper, and a third bumper. The inner cover has a top sheet and a bottom sheet. The top sheet is sewn to the bottom sheet. The outer cover has a top sheet and a bottom sheet. The top sheet is sewn to the bottom sheet to form an interior compartment sized to house the inner cover therein. The top sheet has a stitching having a circular shape. The first bumper has a plurality of panels joined to form a tubular bag sized to house an amount of a filler material therein. The filler material is charged into the tubular bag. The tubular bag is securely closed after the tubular bag is filled with the filler material such that the filler material remains within the tubular bag during use. The second bumper has a plurality of panels joined to form a tubular bag sized to house an amount of the filler material therein. The filler material is charged into the tubular bag. The tubular bag is securely closed after the tubular bag is filled with the filler material such that the filler material remains within the tubular bag during use. The third bumper has a plurality of panels joined to form a tubular bag sized to house an amount of the filler material therein. The filler material is charged into the tubular bag. The tubular bag is securely closed after the tubular bag is filled with the filler material such that the filler material remains within the tubular bag during use. The first bumper and the second bumper are secured respectively to two opposite sides of the outer cover. The first bumper and the second bumper are in spaced parallel relationship so as to provide a centrally disposed confinement area on the outer cover. The third bumper positioned between the first and second bumpers is secured to the outer cover.

In a further aspect, the present invention provides a blanket for newborns and infants having an outer cover, a first bumper, a second bumper, and a third bumper. The outer cover has a top sheet and a bottom sheet. The top sheet is sewn to the bottom sheet. The first bumper has a plurality of panels joined to form a tubular bag sized to house an amount of a filler material therein. The filler material is charged into the tubular bag. The tubular bag is securely closed after the tubular bag is filled with the filler material such that the filler material remains within the tubular bag during use. The second bumper has a plurality of panels joined to form a tubular bag sized to house an amount of the filler material therein. The filler material is charged into the tubular bag. The tubular bag is securely closed after the tubular bag is filled with the filler material such that the filler material remains within the tubular bag during use. The third bumper has a plurality of panels joined to form a tubular bag sized to house an amount of the filler material therein. The filler material is charged into the tubular bag. The tubular bag is securely closed after the tubular bag is filled with the filler material such that the filler material remains within the tubular bag during use. The first bumper and the second bumper are secured respectively to two opposite sides of the outer cover. The first bumper and the second bumper are in spaced parallel relationship so as to provide a centrally disposed confinement area on the outer cover. The third bumper positioned between the first and second bumpers is secured to the outer cover.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The present invention will be described by way of exemplary embodiments, but not limitations, illustrated in the accompanying drawing in which like references denote similar elements, and in which:

FIG. 1 illustrates a front view of a blanket for newborns and infants, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 illustrates an exploded perspective view of an outer cover of a blanket for newborns and infants, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 illustrates an exploded perspective view of a bumper of a blanket for newborns and infants, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of an extra cover of a blanket for newborns and infants, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 illustrates a front view of an inner cover of a blanket for newborns and infants, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF ILLUSTRATIVE EMBODIMENTS

Various aspects of the illustrative embodiments will be described using terms commonly employed by those skilled in the art to convey the substance of their work to others skilled in the art. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention may be practiced with only some of the described aspects. For purposes of explanation, specific numbers, materials and configurations are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the illustrative embodiments. However, it will be apparent to one skilled in the art that the present invention may be practiced without the specific details. In other instances, well-known features are omitted or simplified in order not to obscure the illustrative embodiments. Various operations will be described as multiple discrete operations, in turn, in a manner that is most helpful in understanding the present invention. However, the order of description should not be construed as to imply that these operations are necessarily order dependent. In particular, these operations need not be performed in the order of presentation. The phrase “in one embodiment” is used repeatedly. The phrase generally does not refer to the same embodiment, however, it may. The terms “comprising”, “having” and “including” are synonymous, unless the context dictates otherwise.

This present invention provides an improved blanket for newborns and infants that not only could prevent the babies from removing the blanket or positioning the blanket over their mouth or head, but also could help counteract the babies' startle allowing the baby to remain poised and get sufficient sleep.

FIG. 1 illustrates a front view of a blanket for newborns and infants 100, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 illustrates an exploded perspective view of an outer cover of a blanket for newborns and infants 100, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of an extra cover of a blanket for newborns and infants 100, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 illustrates a front view of an inner cover of a blanket for newborns and infants 100, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIGS. 1, 2, 4, and 5, the blanket for newborns and infants 100 includes an inner cover 190, an outer cover 110, a closable aperture 120, a first bumper 130, a second bumper 140, and a third bumper 150. The inner cover 190 has a top sheet 320 and a bottom sheet 330. The top sheet 320 is sewn to the bottom sheet 330. The outer cover 110 has a top sheet 160 and a bottom sheet 170. The top sheet 160 is sewn to the bottom sheet 170 to form an interior compartment 180 sized to house the inner cover 190 therein.

Preferably, the top sheet 160, 290, 320 and the bottom sheet 170, 300, 330 comprise one or more materials selected from the group consisting of: cotton, microfiber, synthetic fiber, polypropylene, polyethylene, wool, silk, satin, bamboo, rayon, polyester, and poly-urethane.

The closable aperture 120 extends from the top sheet 160 to the interior compartment 180. The aperture 120 is sized to receive the inner cover 190 therein. The top sheet 160 may also have a stitching 200 having a circular shape.

FIG. 1 illustrates a front view of a blanket for newborns and infants 100, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 illustrates an exploded perspective view of a bumper of a blanket for newborns and infants 100, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 3, the first bumper 130 has a plurality of panels 210 joined to form a tubular bag 220 sized to house an amount of a filler material 230 therein. The filler material 230 is charged into the tubular bag 220. The tubular bag 220 is securely closed after the tubular bag 220 is filled with the filler material 230 such that the filler material 230 remains within the tubular bag 220 during use. The second bumper 140 has a plurality of panels 240 joined to form a tubular bag 250 sized to house an amount of the filler material 230 therein. The filler material 230 is charged into the tubular bag 250. The tubular bag 250 is securely closed after the tubular bag 250 is filled with the filler material 230 such that the filler material 230 remains within the tubular bag 250 during use. The third bumper 150 has a plurality of panels 260 joined to form a tubular bag 270 sized to house an amount of the filler material therein 230. The filler material 230 is charged into the tubular bag 270. The tubular bag 270 is securely closed after the tubular bag 270 is filled with the filler material 230 such that the filler material 230 remains within the tubular bag 270 during use.

Preferably, the pluralities of panels 210, 240, 260 may comprise one or more materials selected from the group consisting of: cotton, microfiber, synthetic fiber, polypropylene, polyethylene, wool, silk, satin, bamboo, rayon, polyester, and poly-urethane. The pluralities of panels 210, 240, 260 may also comprise a stitching having a circular shape.

Preferably, the filler material 230 may comprise one or more materials selected from the group consisting of: bamboo, sawdust, wood shavings, beanbag filler, buckwheat hulls, cotton fabric scraps, feathers, flaxseed, foam blocks, hemp, horsehair, kapok fiber, lavender, micro beads, millet, polyester, polyester pellets, polystyrene beads, polyfill, rayon, rice, shredded memory foam, shredded natural or synthetic latex, shredded paper material, siliconized polyester fibers, shredded rubber, silk, water, wool and combinations thereof.

Referring to FIG. 1, the first bumper 130 and the second bumper 140 are secured respectively to two opposite sides of the outer cover 110. The first bumper 130 and the second bumper 140 are in spaced parallel relationship so as to provide a centrally disposed confinement area on the outer cover 110. The third bumper 150 positioned between the first bumper 130 and the second bumper 140 is secured to the outer cover 110.

FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of an extra cover of a blanket for newborns and infants, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 4, the blanket for newborns and infants 100 can further include an extra cover 280 comprising a top sheet 290 and a bottom sheet 300, wherein the top sheet 290 is sewn to the bottom sheet 300 to create a longitudinal channel 310 to contain the outer cover 110, the first bumper 130, the second bumper 140, and the third bumper 150.

The outer cover 110, the inner cover 190, and the extra cover 280 may comprise one or more materials selected from the group consisting of: cotton, microfiber, synthetic fiber, polypropylene, polyethylene, wool, silk, satin, bamboo, rayon, polyester, and poly-urethane. Preferably, the inner cover 190 can include a material having a density sufficient for cushioning and insulting newborns or infants.

Thus, the present invention disclosed herein provides an improved blanket for newborns and infants that not only could prevent the babies from removing the blanket or positioning the blanket over their mouth or head, but also could help counteract the babies' startle allowing the baby to remain poised and get sufficient sleep by implementing extra bilateral weights with such first, second and third bumpers.

While the present invention has been related in terms of the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the invention is not limited to the embodiments described. The present invention can be practiced with modification and alteration within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Thus, the description is to be regarded as illustrative instead of restrictive on the present invention. 

What is claimed is:
 1. A blanket for newborns and infants, comprising: an inner cover having a top sheet, a bottom sheet, and a stitching, the stitching being positioned on the top sheet, wherein the top sheet is sewn to the bottom sheet; an outer cover having a top sheet and a bottom sheet, wherein the top sheet is sewn to the bottom sheet to form an interior compartment sized to house the inner cover therein; a closable aperture extending from the top sheet to the interior compartment, the aperture sized to receive the inner cover therein; a first bumper having a plurality of panels joined to form a tubular bag sized to house an amount of a filler material therein, the filler material charged into the tubular bag, the tubular bag being securely closed after the tubular bag being filled with the filler material such that the filler material remains within the tubular bag during use; a second bumper having a plurality of panels joined to form a tubular bag sized to house an amount of the filler material therein, the filler material charged into the tubular bag, the tubular bag being securely closed after the tubular bag being filled with the filler material such that the filler material remains within the tubular bag during use; a third bumper having a plurality of panels joined to form a tubular bag sized to house an amount of a filler material therein, the tubular bag being separated from the tubular bag of the first bumper and the tubular bag of the second bumper by being securely closed after the tubular bag being filled with the filler material such that each of the first, second, and third bumpers is separated from one another and the filler material remains within the tubular bag during use; the first and second bumpers being spaced apart from one another by being secured respectively to two opposite sides of the outer cover, the first and second bumpers being in spaced parallel relationship so as to provide a centrally disposed confinement area on the outer cover; and the third bumper positioned between the first bumper and the second bumper being secured to the outer cover.
 2. The blanket for newborns and infants according to claim 1, wherein the top sheet and the bottom sheet of the outer cover comprise one or more materials selected from the group consisting of: cotton, microfiber, synthetic fiber, polypropylene, polyethylene, wool, silk, satin, bamboo, rayon, polyester, and poly-urethane.
 3. The blanket for newborns and infants according to claim 1, wherein the pluralities of panels of the first, second, and third bumpers comprise one or more materials selected from the group consisting of: cotton, microfiber, synthetic fiber, polypropylene, polyethylene, wool, silk, satin, bamboo, rayon, polyester, and poly-urethane.
 4. The blanket for newborns and infants according to claim 1, wherein the filler material of the first bumper comprises one or more materials selected from the group consisting of: bamboo, sawdust, wood shavings, beanbag filler, buckwheat hulls, cotton fabric scraps, feathers, flaxseed, foam blocks, hemp, horsehair, kapok fiber, lavender, micro beads, millet, and, polyester, polyester pellets, polystyrene beads, polyfill, rayon, rice, shredded memory foam, shredded natural or synthetic latex, shredded paper material, siliconized polyester fibers, shredded rubber, silk, water, wool and combinations thereof.
 5. The blanket for newborns and infants according to claim 1, wherein the inner cover comprises one or more materials selected from the group consisting of: cotton, microfiber, synthetic fiber, polypropylene, polyethylene, wool, silk, satin, bamboo, rayon, polyester, and poly-urethane.
 6. The blanket for newborns and infants according to claim 1, wherein the pluralities of panels of the first bumper comprise a stitching having a circular shape.
 7. The blanket for newborns and infants according to claim 1, wherein the blanket further comprises an extra cover comprising a top sheet and a bottom sheet, wherein the top sheet is sewn to the bottom sheet to create a longitudinal channel to contain the outer cover, the first bumper, the second bumper, and the third bumper.
 8. A blanket for newborns and infants, comprising: an inner cover having a top sheet, a bottom sheet, and a stitching, the stitching being positioned on the top sheet, wherein the top sheet is sewn to the bottom sheet; an outer cover having a top sheet and a bottom sheet, wherein the top sheet is sewn to the bottom sheet to form an interior compartment sized to house the inner cover therein; wherein the top sheet of the outer cover comprises a stitching having a circular shape; a first bumper having a plurality of panels joined to form a tubular bag sized to house an amount of a filler material therein, the filler material charged into the tubular bag, the tubular bag being securely closed after the tubular bag being filled with the filler material such that the filler material remains within the tubular bag during use; a second bumper having a plurality of panels joined to form a tubular bag sized to house an amount of the filler material therein, the filler material charged into the tubular bag, the tubular bag being securely closed after the tubular bag being filled with the filler material such that the filler material remains within the tubular bag during use; a third bumper having a plurality of panels joined to form a tubular bag sized to house an amount of a filler material therein, the filler material charged into the tubular bag, the tubular bag being separated from the tubular bag of the first bumper and the tubular bag of the second bumper by being securely closed after the tubular bag being filled with the filler material such that each of the first, second, and third bumpers is separated from one another and the filler material remains within the tubular bag during use; the first and second bumpers being spaced apart from one another by being secured respectively to two opposite sides of the blanket, the first and second bumpers being in spaced parallel relationship so as to provide a centrally disposed confinement area on the blanket; and the third bumper positioned between the first bumper and the second bumper being secured to the blanket.
 9. The blanket for newborns and infants according to claim 8, wherein the top sheet and the bottom sheet of the outer cover comprise one or more materials selected from the group consisting of: cotton, microfiber, synthetic fiber, polypropylene, polyethylene, wool, silk, satin, bamboo, rayon, polyester, and poly-urethane.
 10. The blanket for newborns and infants according to claim 8, wherein the pluralities of panels of the first bumper comprise one or more materials selected from the group consisting of: cotton, microfiber, synthetic fiber, polypropylene, polyethylene, wool, silk, satin, bamboo, rayon, polyester, and poly-urethane.
 11. The blanket for newborns and infants according to claim 8, wherein the filler material of the first bumper comprises one or more materials selected from the group consisting of: bamboo, sawdust, wood shavings, beanbag filler, buckwheat hulls, cotton fabric scraps, feathers, flaxseed, foam blocks, hemp, horsehair, kapok fiber, lavender, micro beads, millet, polyester, polyester pellets, polystyrene beads, polyfill, rayon, rice, shredded memory foam, shredded natural or synthetic latex, shredded paper material, siliconized polyester fibers, shredded rubber, silk, water, wool and combinations thereof.
 12. The blanket for newborns and infants according to claim 8, wherein the inner cover comprises one or more materials selected from the group consisting of: cotton, microfiber, synthetic fiber, polypropylene, polyethylene, wool, silk, satin, bamboo, rayon, polyester, and poly-urethane.
 13. The blanket for newborns and infants according to claim 8, wherein the pluralities of panels of the first bumper comprise a stitching having a circular shape.
 14. The blanket for newborns and infants according to claim 8, wherein the blanket further comprises an extra cover comprising a top sheet and a bottom sheet, wherein the top sheet is sewn to the bottom sheet to create a longitudinal channel to contain the outer cover, the first bumper, the second bumper, and the third bumper.
 15. A blanket for newborns and infants, comprising: an outer cover having a top sheet and a bottom sheet, wherein the top sheet is sewn to the bottom sheet; a first bumper having a plurality of panels joined to form a tubular bag sized to house an amount of a filler material therein, the filler material charged into the tubular bag, the tubular bag being securely closed after the tubular bag being filled with the filler material such that the filler material remains within the tubular bag during use; a second bumper having a plurality of panels joined to form a tubular bag sized to house an amount of the filler material therein, the filler material charged into the tubular bag, the tubular bag being securely closed after the tubular bag being filled with the filler material such that the filler material remains within the tubular bag during use; a third bumper having a plurality of panels joined to form a tubular bag sized to house an amount of a filler material therein, the filler material charged into the tubular bag, the tubular bag being separated from the tubular bag of the first bumper and the tubular bag of the second bumper by being securely closed after the tubular bag being filled with the filler material such that each of the first, second, and third bumpers is separated from one another and the filler material remains within the tubular bag during use; the first and second bumpers being spaced apart from one another by being secured respectively to two opposite sides of the outer cover, the first and second bumpers being in spaced parallel relationship so as to provide a centrally disposed confinement area on the outer cover; and the third bumper positioned between the first bumper and the second bumper being secured to the outer cover.
 16. The blanket for newborns and infants according to claim 15, wherein the top sheet and the bottom sheet of the outer cover comprise one or more materials selected from the group consisting of: cotton, microfiber, synthetic fiber, polypropylene, polyethylene, wool, silk, satin, bamboo, rayon, polyester, and poly-urethane.
 17. The blanket for newborns and infants according to claim 15, wherein the pluralities of panels of the first, second, and third bumpers comprise one or more materials selected from the group consisting of: cotton, microfiber, synthetic fiber, polypropylene, polyethylene, wool, silk, satin, bamboo, rayon, polyester, and poly-urethane.
 18. The blanket for newborns and infants according to claim 15, wherein the filler material of the first bumper comprises one or more materials selected from the group consisting of: bamboo, sawdust, wood shavings, beanbag filler, buckwheat hulls, cotton fabric scraps, feathers, flaxseed, foam blocks, hemp, horsehair, kapok fiber, lavender, micro beads, millet, polyester, polyester pellets, polystyrene beads, polyfill, rayon, rice, shredded memory foam, shredded natural or synthetic latex, shredded paper material, siliconized polyester fibers, shredded rubber, silk, water, wool and combinations thereof.
 19. (canceled)
 20. The blanket for newborns and infants according to claim 15, wherein the pluralities of panels of the first bumper comprise a stitching having a circular shape. 